Lansing, Mich. - Lansing Community College will hold its 64th Commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 12, with Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein giving this year’s address. The ceremony will be held at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center on the campus of Michigan State University.

Justice Bernstein became the first blind justice elected by voters statewide to the Michigan Supreme Court in November 2014. He began his eight-year term in January 2015. He is highly respected for his commitment to justice and fairness.

Bernstein, blind since birth has had a lifelong passion to protect the rights and safety of all people, especially those with disabilities. Before his election to the Supreme Court, he led the public service division for The Sam Bernstein Law Firm. Several of his private practice cases have helped set national standards that provide accessibility in public spaces.

He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Michigan and earned his law degree from Northwestern University.

LCC’s 64th Commencement ceremony will also mark the first in-person graduation for LCC President Steve Robinson. He became the college’s seventh president on July 20, 2020, and presided over the 63rd Commencement ceremony virtually.

LCC will also honor graduates at the following ceremonies:

• Dental Hygiene – May 5
• Police Academy – May 6
• Fire Academy – May 9
• Nurse Pinning Ceremony; The Early College Convocation and Massage Graduation – May 10
• ERESA Awards Night – May 11

 

About Lansing Community College

Lansing Community College, founded in 1957, is one of the largest community colleges in Michigan, serving more than 14,500 students across a six-county area each year. LCC offers courses in general education for those interested in transferring to a four-year institution, career and workforce development, developmental education and personal enrichment. To meet the professional development and training needs of regional employees, the college offers customized programs for credit, non-credit and continuing education. The Transfer Center at LCC offers students the opportunity to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees from five partner universities on the downtown LCC campus. For more information, visit lcc.edu.

LCC provides equal opportunity for all persons and prohibits discriminatory practices based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, creed, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, military status, veteran’s status, or other status as protected by law, or genetic information that is unrelated to the person’s ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position or participate in educational programs, courses, services or activities offered by the College.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Equal Opportunity Officer, Employee Title IX Coordinator, Washington Court Place, 309 N. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1730; HR Director of Total Compensation & Employment, 504/ADA, Administration Building, 610 N. Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1875; Associate Dean, Center for Student Support, 504/ADA, Gannon Building, 411 N. Grand Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1885; Director of Student Compliance, Student Title IX Coordinator, Gannon Building, 411 N. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-9632, Director of Athletics, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Gannon Building, 411 N. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1622, U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, Michigan Department of Civil Rights.

The nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at LCC's Board Policies website. To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Resources website.